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Dennis Keith Frye
Missing Person · Open
37 years waiting · since 1989
Missing Person: Dennis Keith Frye
Justice for Dennis Keith Frye — the trail went cold in 1989, but the truth hasn't.
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Lead #1What were the circumstances of the Ocean Hope II boating accident and why were four crew members lost?
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Lead #2Were any remains or wreckage from the vessel ever recovered to confirm the presumed deaths?
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Lead #3Were there any other vessels in the area that may have witnessed the accident or distress calls?
Dennis Keith Frye, a 26-year-old Alaska Native male, went missing on March 3, 1989, while working aboard the fishing vessel Ocean Hope II in Shelikof Strait near Kodiak, Alaska. He is presumed deceased from a boating accident that also claimed three other crew members: Daniel Tullar, Michael Wheeler, and Jack White. The case remains open with the Alaska State Troopers, and anyone with information about the vessel or the circumstances of the accident is urged to come forward.
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Lead #4What was the experience level and condition of the crew aboard the Ocean Hope II?
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NamUs case MP67208. Missing person: Dennis Keith Frye.
Last known contact: 1989-03-03 in Kodiak, Kodiak Island, AK. Circumstances: Dennis is presumed to be deceased from a boating accident on fishing vessel Ocean Hope II in Shelikof Straits.
Also missing is Daniel Tullar, Michael Wheeler and Jack White. Demographics: 26 years, Male, American Indian / Alaska Native.
Physical description: 5 ft 9 in, 160 lbs, hair: Brown, eyes: Hazel. Investigating agency: Alaska State Troopers | 890011207 | 1989-03-03.
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1989-03-03
Dennis Frye and three crew members missing
Dennis Keith Frye and crew members Daniel Tullar, Michael Wheeler, and Jack White went missing from fishing vessel Ocean Hope II in Shelikof Strait, presumed lost in a boating accident.
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Incident:March 3, 1989
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
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Case Information
Incident:March 3, 1989
Last Updated:September 27, 2026
Have Information?
Any information, no matter how small, could be crucial to solving this case.
Phone: 9072695511
You can remain anonymous